Description

SPARK Schools is hiring an Intern Teacher for SPARK Midrand High School in Midrand, Gauteng.

SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The organisation provides transformational education through Africa’s first blended learning model, combining classroom teaching and online instruction.

SPARK Schools Intern Teachers are developing educators who co-plan and co-teach lessons under the guidance of a mentor teacher. They support scholar achievement by contributing to a positive classroom environment and practising instructional delivery, while building content knowledge and pedagogical skills aligned to SPARK’s academic and cultural model.

Position Type: Fixed Term Contract

Contract Duration: 1 year

Location: SPARK Midrand High School, Gauteng

Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Co-plan and co-teach both in-person and distance learning lessons.
• Plan and teach select lessons for practice and feedback.
• Support assessments and grade small tasks or homework.
• Facilitate academic, clubs, and enrichment lessons aligned to the curriculum and SPARK’s pedagogical standards.
• Participate in place-based education and implement SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment activities.
• Teach through project-based learning.
• Personalise teaching through data-driven decisions.
• Support differentiated instruction driven by technology.
• Facilitate coding and robotics lessons.

Collaboration & Planning

• Assist with marking and data tracking of subject assessments and exams.
• Participate in professional development, mentorship, check-ins, feedback sessions, and ongoing instructional coaching.
• Provide teacher administration assistance and support.

Scholar Progress Monitoring

• Track scholar academic performance and ensure Personalised Learning Plans are on track.
• Submit and analyse scholar data to monitor growth and implement data-driven interventions under the supervision of the mentor teacher.
• Monitor scholar progress in the Innovation HUB online programme.
• Actively assist students on computer programmes and ensure that educational software used in the lab effectively meets student needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators to create personalised learning plans for students.
• Report all hardware damages to the School Operations Manager and complete relevant incident reports if needed.
• Hold individualised intervention sessions for scholars who need extra support in subjects.

Achievement Enrichment School Programme

• Supervise scholars during the after-school programme.
• Ensure play and structured activities are supported.
• Ensure all after-school programme resources are used responsibly and effectively.

Character Development & Culture Building

• Engage with CQ, Character Quotient, sessions and uphold CQ standards.
• Uphold and promote SPARK’s behaviour management strategies and cultural values.
• Promote an inclusive school environment that drives diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Participate in school events and activities that promote CQ and SPARK culture.

Professionalism & Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and stakeholders.
• Maintain professionalism at all SPARK Schools events and engagements.
• Attend Saturday school events, parent meetings, and other required activities.
• Promote and model SPARK Schools’ vision, mission, and values.

Compliance & Safety

• Adhere to policies related to crisis management, child protection, anti-bullying, and health and safety.
• Implement directives from the Crisis Management Team.
• Participate fully in operational processes and procedures.
• Provide support during transitions, lunch, break, and other non-instructional times.
• Provide administrative support for both instructional and operational aspects.
• Submit scholar data and records as required.

Requirements

• Fluency in English.
• Must be a 3rd or 4th year B.Ed or PGCE student specialising in IsiZulu.
• Student SACE registration.
• Clear criminal record.

Skills & Competencies

• Lesson planning support.
• Co-teaching.
• Classroom support.
• Curriculum delivery.
• Project-based learning.
• Data-driven teaching support.
• Differentiated instruction.
• Coding and robotics lesson facilitation.
• Assessment support.
• Marking and data tracking.
• Scholar progress monitoring.
• Communication skills.
• Collaboration.
• Professionalism.
• Administrative support.
• Inclusive education support.
• Service.
• Persistence.
• Achievement.
• Responsibility.
• Kindness.

Other

Benefits offered by SPARK Schools include:

• Fair market-linked remuneration.
• Performance-based annual bonuses and increases.
• Above average / good annual leave.
• Life, disability, and funeral cover.
• Employee wellness support.
• Educational support and study leave.
• Individualised professional development, support, and mentorship.
• Employee discount on school fees.
• Opportunities for career growth.

SPARK Schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company’s Employment Equity goals and targets.

SPARK Schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.

Kindly note that should you not hear from SPARK Schools within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.